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Stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration in Singapore

Stay of proceedings in favour of arbitration in Singapore Singapore’s dual arbitration regime Singapore has a dual arbitration regime (as discussed in Dalian Hualiang Enterprise Group Co Ltd v Louis Dreyfus Asia Pte Ltd [2015] 4 SLR 646 at [32] (not reported by UUÂãÁÄÖ±²¥Â® UK)).). The Singapore Arbitration Act 2001 (2020 Rev Ed) governs domestic arbitration while the Singapore International Arbitration Act 1994 (2020 Rev Ed.) governs international arbitration, whether seated in Singapore or abroad. Section 5(2) of the IAA sets out when an arbitration is international. Under both section 6 of the AA and section 6 of the IAA, Singapore courts have the power to stay court proceedings when a party to an arbitration agreement commences court proceedings against any other party to the agreement. The exercise of such a power is premised on the fact that an arbitration agreement exists between the two parties and that there is a dispute between the parties which falls within the remit of that arbitration agreement. AA,...

ICDR (2021)—the tribunal—appointment, challenges and powers

ICDR (2021)—the tribunal—appointment, challenges and powers CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): Many arbitral organisations have responded to the coronavirus pandemic with practical guidance and/or changes to their usual procedures and ways of working. For information on how this content and relevant arbitration proceedings may be impacted, see Practice Note: Arbitral organisations and coronavirus (COVID-19)—practical impact. For additional information, see: Coronavirus (COVID-19) and arbitration—overview. This Practice Note considers the role of the arbitral tribunal under the International Dispute Resolution Procedures (Including Mediation and Arbitration Rules) (the International Rules), amended and effective 1 March 2021. In particular, this Practice Note provides guidance on the appointment of the tribunal, challenges to arbitrators, and tribunal powers pursuant to the International Rules. For an introduction to the International Rules, and information on how to commence and respond to ICDR arbitration proceedings, see Practice Note: ICDR (2021)—introduction to the institution—commencing arbitration and responding to arbitration. For guidance on arbitrating under previous editions of the International Rules, see: ICDR arbitration—overview. For guidance on the American Arbitration Association®...

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Ireland—Arbitration clause

Ireland—Arbitration clause This is a precedent arbitration clause for future disputes, which can be used for international and domestic arbitrations and includes optional language for ad hoc or institutional arbitration. If ad hoc arbitration is chosen, the clause includes language for both a sole arbitrator tribunal and a three arbitrator panel and alternative methods for the selection of arbitrators. The clause also includes optional language, either in the clause or in drafting notes, regarding the seat of the arbitration, the law of the arbitration agreement, the language of the proceedings, and the finality of the award. This Precedent may be referred to as an arbitration agreement for inclusion in a contract or agreement. A precedent arbitration clause may also be referred to as a template or model clause. An arbitration agreement is a contract between parties to submit future or existing disputes to arbitration. As is the case with this Precedent, the arbitration agreement usually takes the form of a clause in a substantive contract between the parties, which is,...

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Can co-opted committee members vote?

Can co-opted committee members vote? A joint committee is a committee consisting of members of two or more authorities established for the joint discharge of any functions of those authorities in accordance with section 101 of the Local Government Act 1972 (LGA 1972)(see Parliamentary committees). Co-opting of non-members onto local authorities We refer you to the following information, taken from the extract from Encyclopaedia of Forms and Precedents. Any overview and scrutiny committee, ordinary committee, sub-committee, joint committee or area committee may co-opt people who are not members of the appointing authority. As many co-optees as are desired can be appointed to a committee, sub-committee, joint committee or area committee of a local authority, but co-optees do not have any voting rights unless they are elected members of the authority or, if on a joint committee, a constituent authority (see section 13 (1) of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (LGHA 1989)), or they are specifically entitled or permitted to vote. Notes in relation to...

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Arbitration weekly highlights—8 February 2024

This week's edition of Arbitration weekly highlights includes: coverage of a High Court decision concerning an anti-arbitration injunction, a decision on the basis of leave to appeal pursuant to the Arbitration Act 1996; coverage of Germany’s draft arbitration bill; updates from the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) and arbitrateAD. All this, and more, in our weekly highlights.

ADCCI announces beginning of arbitrateAD operations

The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has announced that the Abu Dhabi International Arbitration Centre (arbitrateAD) has begun operations. ADCCI has said that arbitrateAD is in line with its efforts to strengthen the position of Abu Dhabi as a 'preeminent global hub for arbitration'. Arbitrations will be administered by arbitrateAD under its new rules, and will be an appointing authority in ad hoc proceedings. ADCCI reported that arbitrateAD's daily operations will leverage technology through it's online case management system, docketAD, to facilitate efficient case administration of all cases registered from 1 February 2024. Cases that were registered under prior to 1 February 2024 will continue to be administered by the rules of the Abu Dhabi Commercial Conciliation and Arbitration Centre (ADCCAC).